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Trade and Tariffs

International trade is vital to the consumer technology sector. Global supply chains are intricate and often take decades to develop. Unfair trade practices should be addressed at the World Trade Organization and with our global allies. Opening global markets, not closing them, spurs economic competitiveness.

Tariffs are Taxes

International trade is vital to the consumer technology sector. Global supply chains are intricate and often take decades to develop. Unfair trade practices should be addressed at the World Trade Organization and with our global allies. Opening global markets, not closing them, spurs economic competitiveness.

Tariffs are taxes paid by American consumers. Tariffs upend supply chains and put unnecessary costs on American businesses and innovation. The Trump tariffs will raise inflation and prices on consumer goods, lead to job losses and unemployment, shrink the economy, and create market volatility. Additionally, countries will retaliate with their own trade restrictions against U.S. exports.

Congress and the White House must consider the impact of tariffs and trade barriers to American jobs and companies. We stand ready to work with Congress and the Administration towards fair and sustainable trade policies.

American trade policies should:

  • Focus on international market access
  • Remove tariff and non-tariff barriers for goods, services, investments, and data
  • Avoid using government intervention to force localization of production, data, and services
  • Have a balanced approach to protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights
  • Strengthen relationships with our key trading partners and leverage free trade agreements

 

How have tariffs impacted you or your business?

Tariffs harm American businesses and consumers from higher prices to unemployment.

Learn what tariffs mean for consumers and Main Street America from Ed Brzytwa, CTA's Staff Vice President of International Trade.

CTA Trade Week

Hosted in Washington, D.C., CTA Trade Week is a premier gathering designed to connect industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to discuss the future of global trade and its impact on technology and business. This exclusive series of events includes insightful discussions at the CTA Innovation House, networking receptions, policy briefings, and advocacy opportunities on Capitol Hill. Please note that participation is open to CTA members only and space is limited. 

Featured Research

  • Research

    How the Proposed Trump Tariffs Increase Prices for Consumer Technology Products (January 2025)

    January 2025

  • Research

    Building a Resilient U.S. Consumer Technology Supply Chain

    September 2023

Latest News and Resources

  • CTA Release

    Latest Public Opinion Research on Tariffs

    March 5, 2025

  • CTA Release

    Statement for the Record for USTR Confirmation Hearing

    February 6, 2025

  • CTA Release

    Preliminary Comments of the Consumer Technology Association on the Section 301 Investigation into China’s Acts

    February 5, 2025

  • Tariffs

    What Others Are Saying

    February 3, 2025

  • CTA Release

    CTA CEO Warns Tariff Hikes will Spur Inflation

    February 1, 2025

  • CTA Release

    CTA CEO: Tariff Delays Show Administration Recognizes Economic Impact

    January 22, 2025

  • CTA Release

    U.S. Tech Industry Forecasts Record Sales, Tariff Threats Loom

    January 5, 2025

  • Study

    PNTR Revocation is a Recipe for Inflation

    January 2024

  • CTA Fact Sheet

    Tariffs 101

  • CTA Release

    CTA Statement on Proposed Tariff Increases

    November 27, 2024

Get in Touch

If you are interested in learning more about CTA membership or trade working groups, would like to share your tariff impact story or have a media request, please contact us.